Archive for August, 2013

Date: 08/23/2013 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/234 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) – Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said defensive tackle Jordan Hill has a strained biceps suffered during practice Tuesday. Carroll said they are treating it as a day-to-day injury at this […]

Date: 08/23/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/281 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) – A task force looking for solutions to the water woes in the Klamath Basin says it needs an additional two weeks to come up with a list of suggestions for lawmakers. The group had […]

22 August 2013 Congress Expected To Actually Make A Decision Resolution of a stalemate on logging federally managed lands in western Oregon could be on the horizon. Congressman Peter DeFazio said he’s looking forward to actually accomplishing something next month when Congress reconvenes. Peter DeFazio – “The idea is we’re going to have a real […]

A two run home run off the bat of 1st baseman George Roberts in the top of the eighth inning last night gave the surging Hillsboro Hops just enough to get past the Eugene Emeralds at PK Park in Eugene. The Ems did manage one run in the bottom of the eighth to make it […]

Date: 08/22/2013 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/252 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) – A federal judge has cleared the way for a Nevada tribe to sell 149 mustangs despite critics’ claims that the animals are federally protected wild horses that should not be auctioned off for possible […]

Date: 08/22/2013 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/314 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Strong east winds are helping to spread a fire in the Columbia River Gorge that has burned a fourth house and is now pushing into the Mount Hood National Forest. Fire spokesman Justin […]

21 August 2013 Economic Summit Yields Nearly Instant Results Small ports in Oregon will see some dredging this season after all under a special agreement hammered out this week in Lincoln City. Fourth District Congressman Peter DeFazio helped broker the arrangement between the State and the Corps of Engineers. Peter DeFazio – “The idea is […]

Northwest League Baseball A pair of extra base hits, a two-run home run, a wild pitch and a passed ball helped the Everett Aqua Sox to a four-run fifth inning last night… and a 7-2 win over the Eugene Emeralds. The Sox put up 13 hits in all, and the Emeralds committed three errors. Eugene […]

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Athlete Of The Week

Joseph Dotson

The Viking senior competed in the Summit Decathlon in Bend, finishing fourth overall and setting personal records in nine of the ten events. His score, 6,034, was 1,100 points more than his previous best and was high enough to qualify for the New Balance Nationals set for June in North Carolina.

Honorable Mention is given to Mikaela Siegel. The Siuslaw Junior finished in fifth place at the Summit Heptathlon with 3,384 points; winning the 100-meter hurdles outright.

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Our Town

Host Bob Sneddon will be speaking with Siuslaw Superintendent Ethel Angal and Elementary Principal Mike Harkelrode about curriculum at local schools. The three will also talk in depth about the transition to full -day kindergarten, beginning in the fall of 2015.

Also on the program, middle school science teacher Andy Marohl will preview a special STEM Night coming up at Siuslaw Middle School in April. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The STEM night will include nearly three dozen interactive displays aimed at getting students (and their parents) involved.

Oregon Dunes restoration will be a topic as well. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area manager Carl Bauer and Recreation Planner Angie Morris with the U.S. Forest Service will be in the studio to talk about efforts to restore more open sand.

We will also be meeting the new director of Florence's Lane Community College center, Russ Pierson.